Broken Shaker
Miami Beach, Miami
Bar in Miami, United States
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Produce-Led Courtyard Cocktails
Why go
Broken Shaker is the Miami Beach pick for a lively, drinks-first night when a serious cocktail program matters more than a formal room. Its awards history gives it credibility, but the practical appeal is simpler: go for energy, small groups, and a bar-led evening rather than a quiet dinner replacement.
About Broken Shaker
Broken Shaker is a Miami bar with a casual dress code and an awards history. Pearl lists it as a Recommended Bar for 2025, and its recognition includes World's 50 Best Bars #22 (2014), Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotel Bars #4 (2026), and World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #32 (2022).
Consider Broken Shaker when you want a casual bar in Miami with notable award history, and check the venue directly for current operating details before building a full evening around it.
Choose it for recognition and a casual dress code
The strongest grounded reason to prioritize Broken Shaker is its awards history. Its honors give it more context than a generic bar listing, while the casual dress code suggests that the venue does not require a formal wardrobe.
For comparison, Saxony Bar, Drift Lobby Bar, Matador Room, and AC Pool Bar are other options to consider depending on the kind of bar or dining plan you are building. Broken Shaker is the choice to keep on the list when bar recognition is the key factor.
The room suits plans that can stay flexible
With limited service details, avoid assuming a particular seating setup, menu format, reservation policy, or food program. Check with Broken Shaker directly before you go, especially if timing, group size, food, or seating style will determine the night.
If dinner is part of the plan, use Broken Shaker as one possible bar stop and plan food separately through our full Miami restaurants guide. That keeps the recommendation grounded without overstating menu or dining details.
Plan the rest of the night around details
Broken Shaker makes sense to consider within a Miami bar plan because of its recognition. For more bar options, use our full Miami bars guide and compare it with other named options such as Saxony Bar, Drift Lobby Bar, Matador Room, and AC Pool Bar.
Travel planning around the stay is better handled separately: see our full Miami hotels guide, our full Miami experiences guide, and our full Miami wineries guide. For broader planning, compare Broken Shaker with other Miami dining and bar options generically rather than relying on details.
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HotelFreehand MiamiFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- 2727 Indian Creek Dr #11, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- brokenshaker.com
- Phone
- +1 786-476-7011
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Broken Shaker operates like a well-turned counterpoint to South Beach spectacle: an open-air courtyard strewn with string lights and palm fronds, mismatched furniture and a creative-industry crowd that keeps energy easygoing rather than flashy. The setting reads low-key and unpretentious, but the drinks program underwrites serious credibility — a decade of international recognition and consistent rankings that signal craft and consistency. The result is an unshowy, cultivated bar experience that favors seasonal sourcing and thoughtful technique over theatrical presentation, making the courtyard feel like a quietly authoritative place for cocktails in Miami Beach.
Best For
This is a bar for people who care about cocktails and atmosphere in equal measure: visitors who want a relaxed, outdoor setting and bartenders who prioritize sourcing and seasonal produce. The creative, non‑bottle-service crowd and the courtyard layout make it a comfortable spot for small groups or two‑tops, and the low‑key approach suits anyone looking to escape Miami’s louder nightlife for a more craft‑focused nightcap. The awards history also makes it a destination pick for cocktail‑minded travelers who read beyond the city’s party reputation.
Ordering Tips
Order with the program in mind: Broken Shaker foregrounds sourcing and seasonal produce, so seek out cocktails that highlight fresh ingredients or the bartender’s current seasonal menu. Expect precise, ingredient-forward drinks rather than theatrical presentations; ask the bartender for recommendations or house signatures if you’re unsure. Given the courtyard setting, lighter, citrus-forward or herbal cocktails tend to play well outdoors. The bar’s sustained critical recognition is a good cue to trust the staff’s guidance and try something that showcases their thoughtful approach to ingredients.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed oasis with string lights, twinkle lights under trees, cozy courtyard seating around a pool and fountain, creating an intimate tropical garden atmosphere.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Edm
Signature Pours
- watermelon daiquiri
- thought adjuster
- tropical AFOF
- Cocoa Puff Old Fashioned
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2727 Indian Creek Dr #11, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Planning details
Location
2727 Indian Creek Dr #11, Miami Beach, FL 33140 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- 27 Restaurant & Bar, Notable alternative
- AC Pool Bar, Notable alternative
- Matador Room, Notable alternative
- Saxony Bar, Notable alternative
- Drift Lobby Bar, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Broken Shaker compares in Miami
Broken Shaker is the strongest choice in this set for readers who want a cocktail-first experience with a lively Miami Beach feel. Saxony Bar is the better fit for a more controlled, polished hotel-bar mood, while Drift Lobby Bar makes more sense when convenience and a lower-friction lobby setting matter more than destination-bar energy.
For ambiance, Matador Room is the more composed choice and better suited to a dressed-up evening. AC Pool Bar leans more casual and pool-adjacent, so it is easier for a daytime or resort-style plan. Broken Shaker sits between those poles: more serious about cocktails than a casual hotel stop, less formal than a special-occasion room.
If Broken Shaker is hard to access at the time you want, cross-shop 27 Restaurant & Bar for a more food-and-drink-balanced night, or Saxony Bar for a sleeker hotel-bar alternative in Miami. Value-seekers should choose based on the night's purpose: Broken Shaker for drinks and energy, Matador Room for polish, Drift Lobby Bar for ease.
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Compare Broken Shaker
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Broken Shaker | Miami | 2026 Food & Wine Top 10 US Hotel Bars · #42022 North America's 50 Best Bars · #322017 World's 50 Best Bars · #182016 World's 50 Best Bars · #162015 World's 50 Best Bars · #142014 World's 50 Best Bars · #22Pearl Recommended Bars |
| 27 Restaurant & Bar | Miami Beach | No published awards |
| AC Pool Bar | Miami Beach | No published awards |
| Matador Room | Miami Beach | No published awards |
| Saxony Bar | Miami | No published awards |
| Drift Lobby Bar | Miami | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Broken Shaker?
A specific crowd profile is not available. Broken Shaker is a Miami bar with casual dress code and award history, including World's 50 Best Bars #22 (2014).
Is Broken Shaker good for a date?
It may be worth considering for a casual bar plan in Miami, but specific details regarding atmosphere, seating style, or a date-night format are not available. Check the venue directly if those details matter.
Is Broken Shaker good for groups?
Group policies, seating capacity, or reservation format are not available. Broken Shaker's Pearl Recommended Bar status and award history make it notable, but group planning should be confirmed directly with the venue.
Is the food good at Broken Shaker?
Cuisine, menu, or dining program details are not available. The focus is bar recognition, including World's 50 Best North America's Best Bars #32 (2022), so food details should be checked directly before you go.
